Why Early Access?

“Early Access gives you the chance to be part of the game's development. ASHWAKE was designed with community involvement in mind, allowing players to help shape the best experience without doing all the work themselves. The game still needs polishing to deliver a full experience and story that’s worth your investment. By supporting us, you’ll play a crucial role in developing ASHWAKE and help create the most impactful hardcore survival game possible. After the full release, we aim to include mod support with all the tools necessary for modders to enhance and expand the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“ASHWAKE is a long-term project, and it's hard to say exactly how long it will take to gather player feedback, refine combat, develop the story and atmosphere, and implement modding systems. The current estimate for Early Access is around 2-4 years, but this could change depending on the size of the development team in the future. Currently, the game is being developed by a solo creator.

The game is expected to leave Early Access once the story is complete and all mechanics are fully functional, with no major game breaking bugs or issues.

For more details on the game's development, please refer to the official roadmap and social channels in the Discord.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan for the final version to feature more items, maps, quests, and weapons, along with a more polished overall gameplay experience, including mod support. We want players to have the freedom to enjoy the game their way, so we also plan to add modding tools allowing the players to create and customize their own experiences.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version includes the core mechanics of the game, but several important features are still to be implemented. The primary goal of Early Access is to deliver a realistic and immersive game world with engaging gameplay design, allowing players to contribute to enhancing the overall experience before the full release.

Current state of the Early Access version:

3 Factions
3 Maps
Interactable World Items
Anomaly System
Radiation Zones
Crafting System
Cooking System
PDA System
Permadeath
Quest System
Animated Weapons
Over 100 Items
Core FPS Mechanics
AI System
Looting System
Base System
Extraction System”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“The price will increase closer to the release date to reflect the additional content, but all Early Access supporters will retain access without any additional cost.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“Players are the primary reason for entering Early Access, as it allows them to provide feedback on improvements and report bugs throughout development. The community will be able to stay informed and share their input through the official Discord channel and other social platforms associated with ASHWAKE. Another key reason for Early Access is to enable the community to contribute to setting up mod support, paving the way for future content creation.

Demo versions plan to be released so players can experience core features and provide feedback:

Public Demo 1 (Dates TBD)
Public Demo 2 (Dates TBD)

These demos will allow players to test new features and experience the overall gameplay before release. The primary goal is to involve players in identifying and fixing bugs, ensuring the game is the best it can be by launch.

To stay up to date, follow the official social media channels and join the community on Discord, where you can also check out the development roadmap.”